Offshore wind farms: An overview of licensing and legislation of North European countries

Abstract

The marine areas hold a major interest regarding energy production, which is mainly divided into wind and tidal energy. In this context, wind energy from offshore platforms will be considered, as they provide a way to generate sustainable energy in places with deep waterways. Floating wind farms are growing quickly in Norway, Denmark, and the UK. Such farms, like Hywind Tampen, are already being run by Norway, and intends to focus entirely on floating projects in the future. In an effort to boost energy output from the water, Denmark is researching and laying the foundation for floating wind farms. The United Kingdom is also making investments in this technology, particularly in Scotland, where significant projects are anticipated in the upcoming years. Floating farms are seen as an essential component of the green transformation in all three nations.